11am Worship, Reign of Christ Sunday, November 23, 2026
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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November 23, 2025 - 11:00 a.m., Reign of Christ Sunday
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20
Message: “The Fullness of God” - Rev. Donald Warren
Prelude: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun - arr. Wilbur Held (text and melody: UMH 157)
Chiming of the Hour
Introit: Give thanks, worship and praise, Text: from the Psalms;Music: Neil Squires; arr. John L. Bell
Opening Hymn: Lift High the Cross - UMH 159
Prayer of the Day
Gloria Patri - UMH 74
Anthem: Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing! - arr. Anna Laura Page, Based on the Hymn Tune: Marion
Hymn: Thanksgiving (A Medley of Hymns) - arr. Craig Curry
Incorporating “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,”
“Sing to the Lord of Harvest” and “Now Thank We All Our God”
Affirmation of Faith
Choral Prayer: Lead Me, Lord - UMH 473
Prayers of the People
Offering & Doxology - UM94
Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns - UMH 327
Choral Benediction:Through North and South: The Epitaph - William Billings
Chiming of the Trinity
Postlude: You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd - Henry Purcell/arr. Wetzler (text and melody: W&S 3043)
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 25 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. Feel free to bring items to the church office or send them directly from your preferred delivery service/retail. We thank you for your generosity.
TOP 10 LIST of items needed:
(Protein foods and water are in high need currently. All items are appreciated!)
* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies
* Protein bars * Lance crackers
* Beef sticks * Pop Tarts
* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups
* Vienna Sausage * Rice Krispie treats
Community Thanksgiving Service
Join us for a Community Thanksgiving Service today, Sunday, November 23 (4:00 pm).
Advent and Christmas
(Yep, it’s that time again!)
Join us in decorating the chur for Advent & Christmas on Monday, November 24 at 2:30. pm.
Chili and Cheer: Preparing for a Season of Light.
Let’s gather on Sunday, November 30 (12:00-2:00) on the first Sunday of Advent for food, fellowship and wreath- making. This is a single service Sunday (11:00 am).
Fair Trade Market
The Fair Trade Christmas Market (A project of NC Stop Human Trafficking) is coming to Jarvis on Sunday, December 7. Nativities, ornaments, jewelry, purses and other gifts from around the world will be available. These artisans are paid a fair, living wage and buying Fair Trade Certified products provides jobs for vulnerable people, and provides beautiful and unique gifts for your loved ones. If you will not be at Jarvis that Sunday, please support them by shopping online at http://www.fairtradersproject.org/.
Poinsettias
Poinsettias will decorate the Chancel and TCLC throughout the season of Advent. Poinsettias may be purchased in honor or in remembrance of your loved ones for $10 each. Orders must be completed by December 14. Write “Poinsettia” on the memo line or envelope for cash or check payments and turn it into the church office/offering box along with an order form on the back table.
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Volunteers
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading have Saturday games January - February. Volunteers are needed for score keepers, monitors, greeters, registrars, concession workers, and set up. Go to http://jarvis.church/upward and click on the Volunteer tab. Or, send your name, email and phone number to Rick Cannon at http://cannonlaw4u.com/
Looking Ahead
11/26/25 First Responder’s Meal - plan to volunteer
12/5/25 First Friday Artwalk, Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert
12/8/25 Eastern Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Concert (7:00 pm)
12/14/25 Youth led Christmas Drama (TCLC, 10:00 am)
12/21/25 Service of Lessons and Carols (11:00 am)
12/24/25 Christmas Eve TCLC Service (5:00pm)
12/24/25 Christmas Eve Sanctuary Service (8:00 pm)
12/28/25 Single Service (TCLC, 9:00 am, social to follow)
Rev. W. Donald Warren, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Bill Wood, Organist; & Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator; Cat Cooke, Children's Minister
Note: All music used is church owned music and hymnals. Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.